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17 of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Austin
"Sugar Mama’s is one of the OG bakeries in Austin (they won Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” in 2020 and then quickly rose to the top of the sugar scene in ATX.) The scratch-made cakes, fillings, and frostings can be customized to your liking. I’ve had more Sugar Mama’s birthday cakes than any other bakery in town, and they’re always sweet, delicious crowd-pleasers that taste amazing for days after the actual birthday. (That is, whenever there are any leftovers!) |WEBSITE| 1905 S First St, Austin TX"
"Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop is a shining example of what a little creativity can do for one’s baking. Starting in 2008, owner Olivia O’ Neal has continued her mission to provide some of the best cupcakes in Austin. The bakery dedicates itself to quality in everything it makes, and features a monthly rotating menu made with only high quality and fair-trade ingredients."
"Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop is grateful to continue to bring Austin the sweetest baked goods around. Every purchase you make allows us to retain incredibly talented and diverse staff and do what we love!. We need you now more than ever and hope you will continue to enjoy our offerings, with comfort classics to go with your cupcakes like our amazing seasonal Pot Pies."
"This is the only place in Austin where you can get a completely made-from-scratch Churro. The batter takes 24 hours to make; these are a labor of love!. Toppings range from simple (cajeta) to elaborate (The Date Night has popcorn sugar, vanilla ice cream, caramel, and sea salt) and they’re all sweet and delicious!"
"This dish features churros tossed in popcorn sugar, topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and a dash of sea salt. Any of their other options can be topped with vanilla ice cream too. Address: Trailer at 1906 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704"
"Enjoy the great outdoors at the Churro Co. food truck, where this delicious dessert fusion will have you screaming for s’more."
"We like the vegan ice cream at Sweet Ritual on Airport Blvd just fine - especially the very good Death Metal by Chocolate (with a double chocolate sunflower seed butter base and gluten-free chocolate cookies). But our favorite frozen desserts to get here are the shakes, made with their coconut and soy-vanilla soft serve. Most of the sauces and flavors are homemade, including chocolate, peanut butter, and salted caramel."
"If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, visit Sweet Ritual for a scoop of vegan ice cream. The dairy-free ice cream shop makes ice cream accessible for all dietary needs–even those who aren’t vegan will appreciate the playful artisan desserts. The shop serves classic flavors like Rocky Road as well as more inventive options like Unicorn Poop, which is made with skittles, rainbow sprinkles, vanilla, and beets."
"This one-of-a-kind restaurant combines seasonal ingredients and local products to create new and natural American cuisine. From small plates to entrees to their weekend brunch, Second Bar + Kitchen provides the hip and modern dishes to match the style you feel when you walk in."
"Second Bar + Kitchen uses seasonal ingredients to create delicious salads, pizzas, entrees, and desserts. (Psst: their congress burger with black truffle pommes frites is one of my very favorite splurge lunches in Austin.). WEBSITE | 3121 Palm Way"
"Another entry in the customized and made-to-order category, SPUN specializes in on-the-spot ice cream made with liquid nitrogen, which creates smaller, super condensed ice crystals, resulting in an incredibly smooth, creamy textured treat. (Read more about the process.) This shop focuses on a small menu of flavors made with high-quality organic ingredients that are seasonal and locally sourced. But don’t worry that you won’t have enough choices."
"Multiple locationsSnoMo specializes in Taiwanese shaved ice—simultaneously fluffy and creamy ribbons crested with toppings like boba, fruit, and candy. This is a build-your-own situation, but if it’s your first time, go with the trusted combo of matcha snow ice smothered in heaping spoonfuls of strawberry slices, boba pearls, and mochi. How to book: Stop by for counter service or order delivery via Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash."
"Taiwanese snow ice might just be one of our favorite methods of ice-intake. Blurring the lines between shaved ice and ice cream, SnoMo takes giant blocks of creamy, flavored ice and shaves them into bowls, before covering them with your choice of fresh fruit and syrup toppings. We like to go with a fruit-flavored base - like mango or strawberry - and add a scoop of ice cream, some fresh fruit, and condensed milk."
"Lamar Blvd., Suite B275, the spot to score bubble tea, shaved ice and ice cream and frozen yogurt is the highest-rated budget-friendly bubble tea spot in Austin, boasting 4.5 stars out of 480 reviews on Yelp. We looked there for more about SnoMo. In May 2014, Taiwanese UT alums, Ming Chen and John Sun, came up with the idea for found their own shop."
"Satisfy your sugar craving with these moist, frosting covered confections. Choose from a sinful selection of flavors ranging from the typical, like chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, to the more inventive, like banana dark chocolate, triple cinnamon, and chocolate marshmallow. Order a cupcake from the 24-hour cupcake ATM or, if you’re up for the human interaction, go to the bakery for a wider selection of sweet treats like a cupcake ice cream sandwich or a cupcake sundae."
"Sprinkles is a cute little shop specializing in all things cupcake. They have tons of different flavors, including “pupcakes,” so your furry friend can have some too!. And if you find yourself needing a cupcake in the middle of the night don’t fret – they have a cupcake ATM that runs 24 hours a day."
"Have dinner and drinks on Rainey Street, a charming block of residential bungalows transformed into trendy eateries and bars. Sample the small plates at the award-winning Emmer & Rye, and stop in for an expertly made martini at Clive Bar. Be sure to check out Anthem, which bills itself as a Tex-Asian pub (with tiki drinks!). And see the newly expanded Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, which added a three-story annex featuring a huge outdoor tap wall, 5,000 square feet of outdoor porches and a smokehouse equipped for whole hog barbecues."
"Rainey Street is a neighborhood of day-drinking and brunch, a trailer park of food trucks, and on Sunday’s a live cover band at Icenhauers. Rock Rose is a street of hookah bars, clubs, and restaurants in the middle of an outdoor shopping mall where people go to party away from the 6th street crowd."
"Rainey Street is a unique collection of houses turned bars. It’s great place to hang out, especially during the day time, and specifically on a Sunday. It’s filled with awesome spots, like Clive Bar (cocktails), Craft Pride (craft beer), Bangers (sausage and beer), and Bungalow (just a cool bar)."
"August to December, the University of Texas’ indomitable football team, the Texas Longhorns, play at the top level of college football in the United States, in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. In its time, this member of the Big 12 Conference (the country’s strongest athletic colleges) has taken four national titles and another six that are unclaimed. A team with this kind of pedigree has a stadium to match, at this 100,000+ arena, one of the ten largest stadiums in the world."
"They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that even applies to their football games. Before kickoff, you’ll see the world’s largest Texas flag and Big Bertha, the world’s largest bass drum. Don’t expect a mascot clad in polyester to come out and hype the crowd."
"August to December, the University of Texas’ indomitable football team, the Texas Longhorns, play at the top level of college football in the United States, in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. In its time, this member of the Big 12 Conference (the country’s strongest athletic colleges) has taken four national titles and another six that are unclaimed. A team with this kind of pedigree has a stadium to match, at this 100,000+ arena, one of the ten largest stadiums in the world."
"They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that even applies to their football games. Before kickoff, you’ll see the world’s largest Texas flag and Big Bertha, the world’s largest bass drum. Don’t expect a mascot clad in polyester to come out and hype the crowd."
"If you’re a fan of French comfort foods & boozy craft cocktails (and Absinthe!), then a trip to Péché should be in your future. It’s smack in the middle of downtown just off 4th street in the warehouse district, which makes for a great place to hit up before a night on the town. They have a fabulous Happy Hour, with specials all day Sunday & Monday, and Tuesday through Friday from 4pm-7pm, and you can expect $5 cocktails and 1/2 off food items with asterisk (*) on the bar menu."
"This upscale, aesthetically appealing downtown hotspot features exotic French/French New Orleans comfort foods and craft cocktails made with the elusive liquor absinthe."
"What more romantic place could there be than a cozy Paris bistro, with lace curtains and fresh flowers in wine bottle vases?. At Chez Nous, you can be transported to the City of Light for the evening, with old-world charm along with authentic French food from the Parisian owners. After you are shown to your table and enjoying some wine with a basket of freshly baked baguettes, share classic bistro fare such as housemade paté, escargot and poisson meuniere (fish of the day in butter, parsley, and lemon juice)."
"DowntownThis intimate, casual bistro feels like a little slice of France in Austin, and has been serving couples on Sixth Street since 1982. While you can order a la carte if you wish, Chez Nous has one of the most compelling three-course prix fixe dinner menus in town, with dishes like salmon rillette, pate, roasted ruby trout, seared scallops, creme brulee, and mousse au chocolat. Whatever you do, always heed the wine pairing suggestions."
"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants Steakhouse Convention Center District. While the rest of Austin grows aggressively around it, Chez Nous has been quietly tucked away off of 6th street for the better part of 35 years. Step inside the intimate space and you’ll feel transported to the French countryside."
"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants French Rosedale. You'd better like potatoes if you're dining at Bonhomie. The French eatery on Burnet has an entire section of pommes rosti, crispy shredded potatoes that are topped with lox or foie gras or caviar—or, simply, bacon, eggs and cheese."
"A classic American treat gets a facelift at French bistro-inspired American diner Bonhomie. Bonhomie’s banana split, profiteroles and vanilla ice cream loaded on top of a caramelized banana, offers a perfect fusion of French and American cuisine."